The social and political landscape of a culture is vast and complex and trying to capture it within a single narrative is quite a task. Many storytellers therefore take a look at the world of politics in order to present their view which more than once results in captivating stories, but is quite demanding as the relations and references are often rather complicated. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, who garnered international acclaim with his feature “Jallikattu”, rather concentrates on the “small world” of the village to tell stories which shed some light into socio-political mechanisms. However, “Jallikattu” is the centerpiece of a trilogy which tackles those issues, while adding elements such as surrealism and even fantasy to some extent. “R.I.P.”, the first part finished in 2018, tells the tale of a death in a village, an event which not only brings out certain rumors and suspicions within the population, but...
- 11/17/2023
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
EntertainmentA number of awards went to ‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ and ‘Ila Veezha Poonchira’.For his uncanny transformation from a sleeping James to a happy-go-lucky Sundaram in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, Mammootty, one of the most respected actors in the south, won the Best Actor (Male) award from the government of Kerala – his eighth, counting best and special jury awards from the 80s. Along with him, young Vincy Aloshious won her first state accolade for Best Actor (Female) for the tough title character she played in Rekha, who moves on from love to crude vengeance, literally letting her actions speak louder than words. Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, a habitual maker of fantastical cinema, won the Best Film award for creating Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam. Mahesh Narayanan, an editor who turned to direction with Take Off, won the Best Director award for Areeppu, which told the relatable story of a couple who go...
- 7/21/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
InterviewDespite having little to do with acting, 86-year-old Devi garnered much praise for her understated role as an old woman in Tharun Moorthy’s ‘Saudi Vellakka’. CrisDevi Varma in Saudi VellakkaDevi Varma had not watched a film for 15 years when she was offered the leading character of an aged woman in a film in 2022 . She was 85 years old, not at all keen to act, but she not averse to the idea when filmmaker Tharun Moorthy came to tell her about Saudi Vellakka, his new film. He had by then surprised Malayalam movie audiences with Operation Java, his debut, which did wonderfully well. Devi Varma heard him out and only expressed one concern: she might have health issues. They brushed it off — that could be managed, they said. Saudi Vellakka was made and Aisha Rawuthar, Devi’s character, was warmly received. “I had no tension, no difficulties because I had to think of nothing.
- 1/19/2023
- by Cris
- The News Minute
DeathSeveral people from the Malayalam film industry including actor Mammootty took to social media to offer their condolences.Tnm StaffMammootty/ FacebookVeteran Malayalam actor Kainakary Thankaraj passed away at his residence in Keralapuram on Sunday, April 3. He was aged 77. He is popular for his performances in films like Ee Ma Yau, Lucifer, Amen and Home. He made his debut with Prem Nazir starrer Aanappaachan which released in 1978, while his last film was Lijo Jose Pellissery’s upcoming movie Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, which stars actor Mammootty in the lead. Kainakary Thankaraj is the son of popular theatre artiste Krishnankutty Bhagavathar. He has reportedly acted in over 10,000 plays and has also bagged the award for best theatre actor. Several people from the Malayalam film industry took to social media to condole Kainakary Thankaraj’s death and extend their support. “Tributes to Sri Kainakari Thankaraj who gifted us remarkable roles from the drama world,...
- 4/4/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe actor who played the female lead in ‘Luca’ has sung a cover version of the song ‘Neeyilla Neram’ from the film and posted it online.Digital NativeThe cover version of the song ‘Neeyilla Neram’ from Luca has been released online and is capturing the attention of the netizens in a big way. It has been sung by Ahaana Krishna, the heroine in the film. Sharing a post about this song, Ahaana Krishna has posted online, “The first time I heard this beautiful song, which was sometime in February, I knew I had to make a tiny imperfect version of myself with this song.” She adds: "So yes.. here's a little something .. because it's been 57 days of Luca (sic)." Been wanting to sing a cover version for my own song for the longest time. The first time I heard this beautiful song , which was sometime in February .. I knew I...
- 8/28/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Mollywood The film is set to release on June 28. Tnm StaffThe trailer of the much awaited Luca released on Monday and it promises some nail-biting moments. The Tovino Thomas - Ahaana Krishna starrer was revealed to be an investigative thriller mixed with some amounts of romance. The nearly two minute long trailer introduces Tovino as Luca, an artist and Ahaana as Niharika. The clip features several cute, romantic moments between the lead pair along with mystery and suspense inducing scenes towards the end. The artistic vibe, including the colour palette and costumes of the leads add a uniqueness to each scene. While Tovino looks dashing as the bearded, aviators sporting scrap artist, Ahaana Krishna too has some fun costumes, including the traditional Christian Chatta and Mundu, she is seen wearing in one of the scenes. Directed by Arun Bose, Luca will be his debut film which he has penned along with Mridul George.
- 6/17/2019
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film has Tovino Thomas and Ahaana Krishna playing the lead roles.Digital NativeThe first single from the upcoming Malayalam film Luca was released recently and it has managed to go viral. Reports are that the song has garnered one million views so far and is counting. This love song Ore Kannal has been filmed on the lead pair Tovino Thomas and Ahaana Krishna. Sooray S Kurup has composed the tunes with lyrics penned by Manu Manjith. Nandhagopan, Anju Joseph, Neethu Naduvathettu and Sooraj S Kurup are the playback singers doing complete justice to the song. Wielding the megaphone for Luca is the debut director Arun Bose. He has scripted the film in association with Mridul George. The technical crew of Luca will comprise Sooraj S Kurup to compose the tunes, Nimish Ravi for cranking the camera and Nikhil Venu for editing. The film is being bankrolled jointly by Linto Thomas...
- 6/13/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
MollywoodAhaana Krishna, who acts opposite Tovino in the film, was last seen in ‘Njandukalude Naattil Oru Idavela’.Digital NativeThe poster of the upcoming Malayalam film Luca was unveiled recently with its lead pair Tovino Thomas and Ahaana Krishna featuring in it. While there were speculations that it would be a romantic film, we now hear that it is an investigative thriller which also has some amount of romance. After the title was announced some time ago, the first-look poster of the film was released featuring Tovino Thomas painting a canvas. He apparently plays a scrap artist in the film. Ahanaa Krishna’s character is named Niharikaa. Wielding the megaphone for Luca will be debut director Arun Bose. He has scripted the film in association with Mridul George. The technical crew of Luca comprise Sooraj S Kurup to compose the tunes, Nimish Ravi for cranking the camera and Nikhil Venu for editing.
- 5/22/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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